User Manual High Power Wireless Notebook Adapter WLI-CB-G54HP www.buffalotech.com v 2.
Introduction The High Power Wireless Notebook Adapter is a CardBus card that provides wireless connectivity to notebook PCs. It uses an internal amplifier to increase the radio output so that it can connect to APs/Wireless Routers further away and transfer data at range faster than traditional 802.11g CardBus cards. Buffalo Technology recommends use with the High Power Wireless Router (WZR-HP-G54) for maximum range and performance.
Getting Started • Insert the AirNavigator CD into the CD-ROM drive of your computer. The AirNavigator Setup Wizard should launch automatically. • To launch the AirNavigator Setup Wizard manually, click Start, then Run. Type “D:\ Setup.exe”, where D is the drive letter assigned to your CDrom. • Click OK to launch the wizard.
Installing Wireless Drivers • Select Install Wireless Drivers.
Installing Wireless Drivers • Click Next to install a driver for the CardBus. • Select Agree and click Next to continue the process after reviewing the license agreemennt. • A window will appear prompting the insertion of the Wireless CardBus Adapter. Firmly insert the AirStation Card into a CardBus slot on your notebook.
WinXP Setup 2. Installing the Wireless Notebook Adapter: • Turn on your notebook PC. Insert the AirStation card, with the Buffalo logo facing up, into an available CardBus slot. The Found New Hardware Wizard will launch. • Select Install the software automatically. Click Next.
Installing Wireless Drivers • Select the device you want to install. If multiple drivers are listed, select the most recent driver version. Click the Next button. • If a window opens, stating that your driver does not pass Windows Logo testing, click the Continue Anyway button. When the Wireless Notebook Adapter is successfully installed, click the Finish button. Restart your PC if prompted.
Connecting Wireless Clients to your Network Buffalo supports three different methods for connecting your wireless client device to your network. If your AP supports it, use the simple, utterly secure AOSS to connect. Install the Client Manager from your AirNavigator CD (page 9) and turn to page 12. You may also use the Client Manager software from your AirNavigator CD to configure your network manually. See page 17 for more on Client Manager.
Client Manager Client Manager can be used to survey and connect to available access points, configure WPA/WEP encryption, and create connection profiles. Note: When Client Manager is installed, Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration is automatically disabled. Installing Client Manager Insert the AirNavigator CD into the CDROM drive of you computer. If the Air Navigator Setup Wizard does not launch automatically, launch it manually by clicking Start and then Run. Enter D:\ Setup.
Client Manager • Once the Client Manager Installer launches, click Next. • Press Agree to accept the license agreement and continue installation.
Client Manager • Click OK when Client Manager installation is complete. • Press Exit Setup to exit AirNavigator. • Client Manager is now installed and running. Right-click on its icon (the black antenna) to use it.
Using AOSS AOSS (AirStation One-Touch Secure System) is a simple, one-touch setup for connecting wireless clients to an access point while enforcing the most secure possible connection encryption type. Users no longer need to worry about choosing the proper security protocols, IP addresses, or SSID. AOSS determines the optimal connection and configures itself in seconds.
Using AOSS • From the Status Screen, select the Profiles tab. • Initiate AOSS by clicking the blue AOSS button on the Client Manager’s screen. The AOSS wizard will appear. • Now, press the AOSS button on the Access Point. Hold it down until the AOSS LED begins to flash.
Using AOSS Once AOSS is complete (about 30 seconds), the connection is archived as a profile for later use. To minimize Client Manager to the system tray, click the ‘X’ in the top right corner. Notes: AOSS will scan for an AOSS partner for about two minutes. If it times out before finding one, just press the AOSS buttons again. Output power is reduced to 25% of normal during AOSS for security reasons. If you’re having trouble making an AOSS connection, temporarily move the devices closer together.
Client Manager Configuration You may use Client Manager to configure your wireless network. Client Manager consists of the Status page, the Survey page, and the Profiles page. You can access each page by clicking the corresponding button on Client Manager. In addition to these pages, several dialog boxes are also available. You can access the Edit Profile dialog box, New Profile dialog box, IP Configuration dialog box, or WEP Configuration dialog box using the Client Manager pages.
Client Manager Configuration • Network Type - Displays whether network is in Ad-Hoc or Infrastructure mode. • Rate – The speed of communication between wireless devices. If the Client Manager is • • • • • not connected to a remote wireless device (access point or another client), no rate will be displayed. Channel – The channel that the two wireless clients are using for communication. If the Client Manager is not connected to a remote wireless device, no channel will be displayed.
Client Manager Configuration Click the Scan tab to open this page. Here, you can survey the area, display available access points, and connect to available access points. This page includes the following components: • Wireless SSID – The SSID is the “name” of a wireless network. Each wireless device on a network must use identical SSIDs to successfully communicate. • Wireless Mode – Displays available modes for each available remote wireless device.
Client Manager Configuration This dialog will open for you to enter any necessary encryption information. The correct encryption type should already be selected automatically in the Encryption Method drop down list. Only change this setting if necessary. The Encryption Key is where the actual key for the wireless network should be entered. Some wireless networks allow you to enter multiple keys; four separate fields are available for this.
Client Manager Configuration Profiles Page Click the Profiles tab to open this page. Use this page to access your profiles. Profiles allow you to save the information associated with a specific wireless network so you can quickly and easily connect to that network when you are in that location. The Profiles page allows you to add, delete, and edit your profiles, as well as import and export data. • Connect – Click the Connect button to connect to the selected profile and return to the Status page.
Client Manager Configuration New Profile Dialog Box • Select Profile – Select whether the profile is for a wireless or wired connection. • Profile Name – Enter the name you want to associate with the new profile. • Network Type – Select the network mode you want to associate with the new profile. Select Infrastructure if your network consists of both wired and wireless devices that communicate through a central device, such as an access point.
Client Manager Configuration Advanced Profile Options • Network Tab – Displays the network information tab. A static IP can be specified for this wireless profile here. It is not recommended to change any of these settings unless specified by an administrator. • Browser Tab – Displays settings to change your browser preferences for this wireless profile. A specific home page can be specified when connected to this wireless profile as can specific proxy server addresses.
Zero Configuration Service Windows XP includes the Zero Configuration Service, a built in serrvice to configure your wireless clients from within Windows. Turn to page 15 if you would rather use Buffalo’s Client Manager to configure your wireless client. • If the Wireless Zero Configuration Service is activated, Windows will scan for available wireless access points once the Wireless CardBus Adapter is properly installed.
Zero Configuration Service • Click the Advanced tab to enter an SSID network name or WEP/WPA encryption key if necessary. To add an SSID network name that is not listed, click Add.
Zero Configuration Service • To configure a WEP/WPA encryption key, select the wireless network and click Configure. • From the pull down menu, select the Network Authentication and Data Encryption types for the wireless network. Enter and confirm the Network Key and Key Index. Click OK when finished.
Antenna Information • The WLI-CB-G54HP comes with an external antenna connector. Buffalo Technology sells numerous external antennas that are compatible with this card. The connector type is called an MC-Card Connector. Adding an external antenna can further increase the power and range of this device. Please see the Buffalo Technology Web Page (http://www.buffalotech.com) to compare antennas available for your adapter.
Specifications Wireless LAN Interface Standards Compliance IEEE 802.11g Communication Protocol Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DS-SS), Half Duplex Frequency Range 2.412-2.462Mhz Transmission Rates 802.11g: 1, 2, 5.5, 11, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 125* Mode: 13, 20, 27, 40, 54, 80, 110, 125 Access Mode Infrastructure mode, Ad-Hoc Security WEP 128/64 bit, 802.
Troubleshooting / FAQ Troubleshooting / FAQ Use this section to locate answers to frequently asked questions. What should I do if I already have a version of Client Manager on my PC? Update your Client Manager to the version on the CD. If you do not update your Client Manager, there could be a loss of functionally, as some versions of Client Manager will not work properly with the G54 Wireless Notebook Adapter. Before updating Client Manager, you must uninstall all previous versions of Client Manager.
Troubleshooting / FAQ Where can I attach my external antenna? Insert your external antenna into the antenna connector, located on the back of the G54 Wireless Notebook Adapter. Why won't Client Manager function properly? Windows XP – The Wireless Zero Configuration Service conflicts with Client Manager. Select Start»Control Panel»Administrative Tools»Services to open the Services window.
Glossary 10BaseT or 100BaseTx: 802.3 based Ethernet network that uses UTP (Unshielded twisted pair) cable and a star topology. 10 is 10 Mbps and 100 is 100 Mbps. Client: A PC or workstation on a network. 802.1x: The standard for wireless LAN authentication used between an AP and a client. 802.1x with EAP will initiate key handling. DCE (Data Communications Equipment): Hardware used for communication with a Data Terminal Equipment (DTE) device.
Glossary to map readable machine names into IP addresses stated in Megabits per second (Mbps). BSS (Basic Service Set): An 802.11 networking framework that includes an Access Point. Driver: Software that interfaces a computer with a specific hardware device. DSSS (Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum): Method of spreading a wireless signal into wide frequency bandwidth. Bus Mastering: A system in which the specified Input/Output device (e.g. NIC Card) can perform tasks without the intervention of the CPU.
Glossary a packet that identifies the intended recipient station. in a TCP/IP network, typically by a DHCP server. DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol): Based on BOOTP, it uses a pool of IP addresses, which it assigns to each device connected to it, and retrieves the address when the device becomes dormant for a period of time. ESS (Extended Service Set): A set of two or more BSSs that form a single sub-network. ESS-ID is user identification used in the ESS LAN configuration.
Glossary Frame: A fixed block of data, transmitted as a single entity. Also referred to as packet. Full-Duplex: To transmit on the same channel in both directions simultaneously. Infrastructure: A wireless network or other small network in which the wireless network devices are made a part of the network through the Access Point. ISP (Internet Service Provider): A company that provides access to the Internet and other related services. Gbps (Giga Bits per second): One billion bits per second.
Glossary MDI/X (Media Dependent Interface/Crossover): Port on a network hub or switch that crosses the incoming transmit lines with the outgoing receive lines. Packet Filtering: Discarding unwanted network traffic based on its originating address or its type. PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect): A bus that is connected directly to the CPU. MHz (MegaHertz): One million cycles per second. MIB II: A database containing performance information and statistics on each device in a network.
Glossary transmission device. PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet): A specification for connecting users on an Ethernet line to the Internet through a common broadband medium. ROM (Read Only Memory): Permanent memory. Router: Device that can connect individual LANs and remote sites to a server. Protocol: A standard way of exchanging information between computers. Roaming: The ability to use a wireless device while moving from one access point to another without losing the connection.
Glossary cation among network devices. encryption method replacing WEP. TKIP uses random IV and frequent key exchanges. Static IP Address: A permanent IP address is assigned to a node in a TCP/IP network. Also known as global IP. Topology: The shape of a LAN (Local Area Network) or other communications system. STP (Shielded Twisted Pair): Twisted Pair cable wrapped in a metal sheath to provide extra protection from external interfering signals.
system covering a wide geographical area. WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy): An encryption method based on 64 or 128-bit algorithm. Web Browser: A software program that allows viewing of web pages. Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity): An organization that tests and assures interoperability among WLAN devices. Wire Speed: The maximum speed at which a given packet can be transferred using Ethernet and Fast Ethernet standard specifications. WLAN (Wireless LAN): A LAN topology using wireless devices.
FCC / CE Information Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
FCC / CE Information IMPORTANT NOTE: FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
FCC / CE Information electricity when working with electrical equipment. All guidelines of this manual and of the computer manufacturer must therefore be allowed at all times to ensure the safe use of the equipment.
Warranty Information Buffalo Technology (USA), Inc. products comes with a two-year limited warranty from the date of purchase. Buffalo Technology (USA), Inc. warrants to the original purchaser the product; good operating condition for the warranty period. This warranty does not include non-Buffalo Technology (USA), Inc. installed components. If the Buffalo product malfunctions during the warranty period, Buffalo Technology (USA) Inc.
Technical Support Buffalo Technology offers toll-free technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for this product. Customers in the United States and Canada can obtain technical support using the following information: Web: E-mail: Telephone: www.buffalotech.com info@buffalotech.com 1(866)-752-6210 (USA & Canada only) FCC Warning This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
